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Ozarks Technical Community College, Missouri

Ozarks Technical Community College

Ozarks Technical Community College is situated in Springfield, Missouri. OTC was established on April 3, 1990. The main campus is set on 40 acres of land. Apart from its central campus, the college offers degree programs at 3 education centers:

  • The Branson Education Center
  • The Lebanon Education Center
  • The Waynesville Education Center

Students are offered certificate, associate of applied science and associate of arts degrees. The college also provides other shorter programs. Ozarks Technical Community College has nearly 10,000 students enrolled in various courses. The college has more than 400 full-time employees.

Overview of Ozarks Technical Community College

Students attend Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield, Missouri, a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Ozarks Technical Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in media and liberal arts.

Ozarks Technical Community College Selectivity

Applicants to Ozarks Technical Community College appreciate its open admissions policy.

Student Body

There are 9,381 students at the school (as of 2005).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Ozarks Technical Community College

Ozarks Technical Community College
1001 E. Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, MO 65802
General Phone: (417) 447-7500
Admissions Phone: (417) 447-6906
Financial Aid Phone: (417) 447-6938
http://www.otc.edu

Ozarks Technical Community College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Ozarks Technical Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts491liberal arts and humanities
Business And Management91business management, MIS, accounting technology
Engineering Technician65industrial tech, manufacturing tech, construction engineering tech, HVAC tech, electronics tech, industrial production tech, instrumentation tech
Medical Support And Technology62dental assistant, dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, surgical tech
Nursing And Emergency Medicine45licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Media41printing equipment operation, radio and TV tech
Medical Adminstration34medical records tech
Mechanics And Repair31heavy equipment maintenance tech, automobile mechanics, autobody repair
Computer Science And Engineering27computer networking, systems analyst
Office And Administration26administrative assistant
Family And Social Work25child care provider
Cooking And Culinary Arts21chef training, restaurant and catering management
Therapy And Counseling13physical therapist assistant
Security And Law Enforcement12fire-fighting
Landscaping And Horticulture10turf management
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy6occupational therapist assistant
Hospitality4hotel management

Number of programs and degrees for Ozarks Technical Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree88831
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years11616

Student Body

In 2005, Ozarks Technical Community College had a total enrollment of 9,381 students (6,253 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White92%
Black2%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Other Races2%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 187%
18-1928%
20-2122%
22-2414%
25-2911%
30-346%
35-394%
40-496%
50-642%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Missouri97%
State unknown1%

Ozarks Technical Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time56 %
Part-Time38 %

Ozarks Technical Community College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Springfield, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Ozarks Technical Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track6764

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year6$61,73213$52,761
All faculty totalcalendar year6$61,73213$52,761

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year61$42,97951$41,187
All faculty totalacademic year61$42,97951$41,187

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Ozarks Technical Community College Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant

HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Turf and Turfgrass Management

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other

MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant

Ozarks Technical Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Ozarks Technical Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Ozarks Technical Community College Number of students
% of degrees in media
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 10%Ozarks Technical Community College % of degrees in media
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Ozarks Technical Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Ozarks Technical Community College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Male % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 17%Ozarks Technical Community College Male % of student body
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Ozarks Technical Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Ozarks Technical Community College Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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